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fromDefector
1 day ago

Reflections On Five Years In Worker-Owned Media | Defector

As I finally got to work on writing Defector's fifth Annual Report, I found myself noodling on some broader thoughts about the worker-owned media landscape. Tom said some sections would work as a standalone blog, and who am I to disagree with Defector's Editor-in-Chief? You can find the full version of the Year 5 Annual Report here, but below are my reflections on starting a worker-owned media company in 2020 vs. 2025, how Defector is hoping to help,
Media industry
Los Angeles
fromNieman Lab
2 days ago

"More of everything": In Los Angeles, an "explosion" of new efforts aim to up the city's local news game

Local news in Los Angeles is numerically abundant but severely understaffed and fragmented, with major outlets weakened and many new upstarts emerging.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

He Used to Dominate Daytime TV. Now He's Sucking Up to Trump-and His Media Empire Is Collapsing.

Dr. Phil has become a prominent White House ally using media ventures and appearances to amplify political ties while his startups face layoffs, bankruptcy, and legal battles.
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